'Yikes', squawked the seagull - Show Me Photo Contest -Round 56

Love your Feathered Friends contest theme for this round @nelinoeva, as capturing the odd unusual shot of a bird is such a surprising thrill and a giggle when you actually score. Rarity is the word that comes to my mind.

My entry photo surprised me when I first saw it even though truth be told I was chasing this one seagull to get it moving. My scaring tactics worked as it kept flying up and away for a short distance only to come down again. I am sure this frightened seagull considered me one crazy human stalker that afternoon given the harried screeching look on his face. I must admit I have not captured an action open beak photo before.

Just to finish off here is are two photos of this seagull trying the flying up and down tactic to rid itself of me.

Regards fellow Feathered Friends lovers

Sending gratitude and appreciation to the lovely @melinda010100 for creating and bringing the #featheredfriends community to Hive.

Acknowledging the artistic talents of @barbara-orenya

And a little special thank you to the wonderful @nelinoeva for all your work in organising and judging.

Once again I am sending a thank-you to the perceptive nature loving @adalger for bringing the Amazing Nature Community to Hive. I love nature.

Acknowledging the photographic skills of nice guy @shasta